Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Jared hadn’t planned to call Logan, but since Muff wanted him there, he had no objections. He had heard stories about Grandpa, Grandma, and Muff when he was young; both men were important to Grandma. If they wanted to settle this together, so be it.

Soon, Logan learned that Jared had found the person who killed the old lady. He immediately dropped everything and rushed to the Reed family. As soon as he entered, he eagerly asked, “Jared! Muff just said over the phone that you found the person who killed your grandmother? Is it true?”

Jared nodded and gave Nathan Lehman a look. “Yes, Grandpa, sit down first. We’ll take our time.”

Nathan Lehman brought over a chair, and Logan sat down. “Alright! I want to see who killed your grandmother. Once I know, I’ll break their legs!”

As he said this, Logan specifically looked at Annabelle. Muff had mentioned over the phone that Annabelle was involved.

Logan sat down, but no one brought a chair for Muff, so he got one himself and sat down.

Jared glanced around at everyone before taking out his phone and handing it to Nathan Lehman. “Turn it on.”

His phone had a built-in projection feature that Nathan Lehman had used many times before. He quickly set it up.

Jared had Nathan Lehman open a photo and then looked at Annabelle. “After my grandmother’s accident, the police sealed off the scene immediately. Grandma Reed, as her good friend, you were questioned by the police. This is your statement from back then.”

Everyone looked at the statement; there seemed to be no issues. All evidence pointed to Annabelle having an alibi.

Everyone looked at Jared in confusion. What could this flawless statement prove?

Jared seemed to read their minds and slowly began to speak. “This statement is perfect-so perfect that there’s not a single flaw. However…”

He raised his eyes to look at Annabelle. “In your testimony, you stated that you didn’t leave the Reed family for three days before and after my grandmother’s gathering. Witnesses confirmed you didn’t leave either. So… who is this?”

As he finished speaking, Nathan Lehman opened a second photo.

Annabelle’s face turned pale instantly.

How could this be? She had cleaned up all possible traces meticulously; how did Jared get this photo?

Everyone was shocked and looked at Annabelle differently.

Logan was furious on the spot. “Annabelle! It really was you! I’ll kill you!”

He lunged at Annabelle, but Nathan Lehman immediately stopped him. “Old man, don’t rush; it’s not over yet.”

Annabelle forced herself to stay calm and responded coldly, “What does this photo prove? I just went out to buy something.”

“You’re lying!” Logan shouted. “To buy something? You went over a hundred kilometers away to a small town? Why did you go there? Sydney and her friends were dining in that town!”

Mentioning this almost made Logan lose control.

Back then, Sydney and her three close friends had planned to dine in a small town outside Ashbury. They chose many places but eventually decided on this town because they heard there was a private kitchen with excellent food. Sydney even showed him the newspaper where she read about it.

At that time, the internet wasn’t widespread; they got their news from newspapers.

He checked the newspaper and asked around; indeed, the private kitchen was good, with a famous inn nearby and a temple known for its blessings. So her friends planned to dine there and stay overnight at the inn before visiting the temple the next day.

Their families weren’t comfortable with them going alone, so they arranged for nannies to accompany them.

He was even more cautious and arranged three nannies for Sydney.

Only after ensuring their safety did he let Sydney go with her friends.

But that night, a fire took ten lives!

When he rushed over upon hearing the news, Sydney and her friends were burned beyond recognition!

He felt like his world was collapsing.

Later investigations proved that it wasn’t related to the restaurant owner but was an act of arson.

Despite all efforts, they couldn’t find the culprit.

Twenty years later, there were still no leads.

This incident remained an eternal pain in his heart!

“How would I know where they were dining? They didn’t invite me!” Annabelle retorted angrily.

“Really?” Jared’s eyes narrowed as his voice deepened. “Then what is this?”

Nathan Lehman opened another photo.

It showed Annabelle calling Grandma Farrell from her home phone back then.

Annabelle looked incredulous-how could this be?

Before she could react, Jared walked towards her. “Surprised? You spent a lot of money deleting those call records; how did I find them?”

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Annabelle kept retreating under his imposing presence. “No, it wasn’t me! I didn’t make that call!”

“Grandma Reed,” Jared continued coldly, “Mr. Farrell not only found your call records but also found the newspaper you recommended she read! Even accusations from the private kitchen owner and photos taken by passersby of you going to that town-all point to you.”

Nathan Lehman saw Annabelle still denying it and spoke sternly. “If you continue to deny it, we have ways to uncover everything from back then.”

Jared glanced at Annabelle before walking closer again. “Still won’t admit it? Do you want me to lay out all the evidence?”

Muff also stood up angrily. “You wicked woman! At this point, you’re still lying! Tell us-did you kill Sydney?”

Facing so many accusing eyes and Muff’s questioning, Annabelle finally broke down and screamed in rage. “So what if I did? She deserved to die! She was a wretch who captivated every man around her despite being nothing compared to me! Even after marrying me, your heart always yearned for her.”

Annabelle grew more agitated as she spoke. “I thought you’d forget her with time-but even after Damian was born-you still couldn’t forget her! Muff Reed-you’re already a grandfather-yet you’re still obsessed with that wretch-I hated her-she deserved death!”

She suddenly smiled wickedly. “So I killed her-I chose to burn her-to disfigure her-so you’d remember her ugly face forever-but even then-you still couldn’t let go of her.”